Trucking School Cost and Financing: The Lowdown
The decision to attend trucking school is very important. Not only are you entering into a great industry, but you will learn all kinds of new skills! There are a lot of things to consider when going to trucking school for your CDL license. You have to know where you want to go to trucking school and what type of license you want to get. The most important thing to consider if you’re thinking about going to trucking school is the...
Females and Freight: The Reality for Lady Truck Drivers
All women have different opinions and perspectives when it comes to how men treat us – the men in our family and friend groups – the men we pass on the street – and the men we work with. Lady truck drivers, too, have varying experiences when it comes to their treatment in a male-dominated industry. Although women make up only about 7 percent of truck drivers, according to the National Transportation Institute, more and more are...
OOIDA Insurance: Is It Right for You?
It’s not a pleasant thought, but what if something does go wrong while you’re on the road? Even the industry’s best drivers need to think about their insurance options as owner-operators. Continue reading for a brief overview of OOIDA insurance and how it can help you. Once you sign up, you’ll be driving care-free in no time! An Introduction to OOIDA The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) offers small business...
Rookie Driver Tips You Should Know
A wise trucker once said that the first year on the road isn’t about the money, it’s about survival. Those who have made it past their first year on the road know just how true that statement is. Life on the road is not for the weak of heart. Regrettably, a lot of drivers fail before they get all 18 wheels spinning down the freeway. So why do so many rookie drivers fail? Perhaps it’s the long hours alone with your thoughts, or maybe...
5 Defensive Driving Tips For Truck Drivers
We all know the old sports adage that “defense wins championships.” However, did you know that defense also keeps truck drivers safe on the road? One of the essential parts of truck driver safety is learning how to drive defensively. Luckily, we’ve partnered with Carlisle Carriers to provide an awesome video going over some crucial defensive driving tips for truck drivers. Below, we’ll provide some great tips to ensure that you’re...